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MIPA's Annual Preschool Fair Rescheduled for Saturday, Play Date! Jan. 25 - Feb. 1

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.

Jan 27: Indoor Playground at the

  • 2 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy zipping around on scooters and playing with balls, scooters and other fun toys. A great place for you and your child to get out of the rain and run, play, socialize and have fun.
  • Questions? Call 206 275-7609
  • Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non-residents fee, $4.50 per child. Program sponsored by the .

Jan. 28: Mercer Island Preschool Fair at

  • 10 am to Noon
  • For families
  • Visit with the staff of many of Mercer Island’s preschool programs and daycare providers while your child enjoys a fun-filled event.
  • Sponsored by the .
  • Cost: Free

Jan. 29: College Planning Event at

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  • 4 pm to 6 pm
  • For parents and grandparents
  • Crystal Anderson from Crystal Clear College Planning in Kirkland will be the speaker at this seminar for parents on how to plan financially for your child’s education. 
  • Cost: $10 donation to Northwest Harvest requested and you must pre-register for this event by calling 206 232-3393.

Jan. 31: Baby and Me Story Time at the

  • 10 am to 10:30 am
  • For ages three months to one year with an adult caregiver
  • Introduce your baby to books and the library! Stories, rhymes, music, tickles, bounces and fun!
  • Cost: Free

Jan. 31: Preschool Story Time at the

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  • 11 am to 11:35 am
  • For ages three to five with an adult caregiver.
  • Stories, music, rhymes and fun alphabet activities.

Feb. 1: Open House for preschool through eighth grade at

Feb. 1: Wonderful One’s Story Time at the

  • 10 am to 10:40 am
  • For babies with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy stories, music, rhymes and fun!
  • Cost: Free

Feb 1: Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time at the

  • 11 am to 11:30 am
  • For ages two to three with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays and fun.
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Old Navy

  • Deal: Clearance sale plus use this week’s online coupon to get and additional $10 off any $50 purchase at the and Crossroads stores. 
  • Good Through: Jan. 26, 2012

Gap Kids

  • Deal:  Up to 40% off baby clothes at Gap Kids stores in and Redmond Town Center.  But hurry in as the sale ends tonight.
  • Good Through: January 25, 2012

Eddie Bauer

  • Deal: Up to 60% off outwear at the Bellevue Square and Redmond Town Center stores.
  • Good Through: January 29, 2012
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